This 76-year-old former police officer from Tamil Nadu has been feeding monkeys from her pension for over a decade
Published on: June 23, 2026, 7:25 p.m. | Source: The Economic Times
A 76-year-old retired police officer from Madurai, Malathi, is winning hearts online for her decade-long dedication to feeding hundreds of monkeys. Using her pension, she visits six locations every Saturday, where 350-400 monkeys eagerly await her arrival. Despite age and health challenges, Malathi finds immense joy and purpose in this compassionate mission, building a unique bond of trust and affection with the animals.
